- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Omak, WA
Omak High School
Federal NCES profile for Omak High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530622000940
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Omak High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Omak · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Omak High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Omak High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Omak, WA.
School address
District: Omak School District · Washington
NCES ID 530622000940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Omak High School shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 530622000940 · Omak, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 14.7:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School (1,841 students)
Omak High School shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Omak High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Vir
Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School
1,841 students
- Washington Vir
Washington Virtual Academy Omak Elementary
1,290 students
- Washington Vir
Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle School
1,168 students
- This school 442
Omak High School
442 students
- N Omak Element 403
N Omak Elementary
403 students
- E Omak Element 327
E Omak Elementary
327 students
What this shows Omak High School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Omak High School compares
Omak High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 53% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Washington - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,847
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
White 34.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.1%
Two or More 13.6%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Omak High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Omak School District reports $13,847 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Omak High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Virtual Academy Omak Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N Omak Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E Omak Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Omak High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,290
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Omak
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Omak High School
How many students attend Omak High School?
Omak High School has 442 students enrolled. It is a high school in Omak, WA. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Omak High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Omak High School is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Omak High School?
68.8% of students at Omak High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Omak High School?
The largest demographic group at Omak High School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment, in Omak, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Omak High School?
Omak High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Omak High School rank among public schools in Omak?
By Resource Investment Index, Omak High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Omak, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Omak on the city page.
What other schools are in Omak School District?
Besides Omak High School, Omak School District also operates Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School (1,841 students), Washington Virtual Academy Omak Elementary (1,290 students), and Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle School (1,168 students). See the Omak School District district page for the complete list.